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Students in the Light of Christ Catholic School Divi- sion (LOCCSD) were able to hit the books again starting March 30. Following the indefinite sus- pension of all pre-kindergar- ten through Grade 12 classes on March 20, the provincial government’s Education Re- sponse Planning Team (RPT) has been meeting daily to provide support for the school divisions in the province and help initiate supplemental learning opportunities. The RPT has been sending out updates and information to the school divisions for dis- persal to staff, parents, and students as well as working on an instructional framework to help school divisions develop and deliver supplemental learning opportunities. The framework acts as a guide for school divisions who are each preparing their own course of action. An education continu- ity plan was developed by LOCCSD following the RPT’s guidelines. The plan aims to encourage “strong teacher/ student/family relationships through consistent and effec- tive daily communication,” Mackenzie (Grade 2) and Phoenix (Kindergarten) hard at work on supplemental learning. says Ginelle Olson, principal of Rivier Elementary School. home with students for the and advance and are highly tion is very valuable to our through 12 will have supple- Learning can come in a va- first couple of weeks to be re- recommended by LOCCSD. students who miss their class- mentary learning oppor- riety of forms and teachers turned after the Easter Break Teachers are determining the mates, teachers, and daily tunities in language arts, and staff at Rivier Elementary and replaced with new ones. best ways to track their stu- routines,” says Olson. mathematics, science, social have been working to provide LOCCSD is working to help dent’s individual progress Pre-Kindergarten students studies, health and physical opportunities to students provide for families without and provide assessment and are being offered a holistic education, and practical and through a variety of media. all the resources necessary feedback. learning approach with the applied arts. Olson said Google Class- for online learning oppor- Virtual interaction between focus being on language, lit- Other subjects may be of- room, e-mail, text, Bloomz, tunities so the students can teachers and students is a eracy, motor skills, and social fered when possible and prac- Zoom, video, private Face- fully participate. component to Rivier’s dis- and emotional skills. tical. book pages, Facetime, See- Participation is not required tance education with Zoom For kindergarten through Olson says that staff looks Saw, private teacher websites, by students and no academic meetings and Facetime ses- Grade 9, language, literacy, forward to “re-engaging our and pencil and paper pack- penalties will come from work sions being used to hold mathematics, and numeracy students in their supplemen- ages are all ways in which done and submitted by stu- classes and provide support. are the main focuses as out- tal learning opportunities the teachers from Rivier are dents during this time. Students also like to see their lined by the RPT with other when we return to school af- communicating with their However, the opportunities friends on video chat. subjects being offered when ter the Easter Break on April students. Pencil and paper provided are aimed at help- “The connection that hap- possible and practical. The 20.” learning packages were sent ing students continue to learn pens during virtual interac- RPT outlined that Grades 10 More photos on page 6

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As COVID-19 continues its grad- tors from outside the community clinic is working hard to care for ual spread across , who just want to see their families. and protect the community in spite few communities are as prepared But Lyle Whitefish, principal of of the challenges it faces. as the is to Mistahi Sipiy Elementary School, Chief among those is the chal- face the threats it poses. says the community’s security per- lenge of monitoring community Where governments of all sizes sonnel have been doing an excel- members who still need to leave were caught flat-footed and left lent job carrying out their duty. the community to pick up grocer- reacting to the pandemic, Jack “Over the past 10 years, we’ve ies and other essentials — particu- Rayne, Chief of the Big River First been training people to work secu- larly those who return to the com- Nation, says his community began rity in Fort McMurray, so we’re a munity and show signs of being introducing preparedness mea- step ahead in terms of having cer- sick. To help meet this challenge, sures “right away” when it first tified people working our gates,” he security personnel have been pro- heard about COVID-19. said. vided with a health questionnaire Starting about a month-and-a- That said, Whitefish notes that to give to anyone returning to the half ago, before any cases of the the community isn’t being funded community, and anyone show- virus had even been reported in to create these jobs and that it ing signs of illness upon return is Saskatchewan, the band a leader- could benefit from some targeted closely monitored. ship approached the elders from federal funding to make sure these Aside from this, the community the community for guidance, and positions are sustainable. also has concerns about its existing began stockpiling necessities. And, while the community’s supply of medical equipment. “We had our elders gather up our leadership is doing its best to di- “Some of the things we need traditional medicines in the com- rect those who have lost their jobs more of are face masks, rubber munity. They made so much that to resources like the Emer- gloves, and those things. We don’t we had enough for our whole com- gency Response Benefit and EI, he know whether all of that is enough munity,” Chief Rayne said, noting adds that more could be done for to spread out within our commu- that this was just the first of many Big River First Nation Chief Jack Rayne is doing his part to the most vulnerable people in the nity,” Whitefish said. “If people are phases. support the community during the pandemic. Here, he and community. leaving, we could be providing that “We also sent out our local hunt- others prepare meat gathered by the community’s hunters. “We’ve opened up our schools to for them.” ers [and fishermen] to get our tra- people who are without food on a With COVID-19 measures ex- ditional foods ready and to put sure each of the 390 households in Chief Rayne said, adding that the daily basis, and we’ve been sup- pected to remain in place in the them in place. We gathered up all the community is outfitted with a local radio station has also been plying nutrition supplies to people coming weeks and months, both our traditional foods and stock- cleaning kit and given rations once among the communication tools — hot lunches, soups, sandwiches Chief Rayne and Whitefish are piled them at our band hall,” he every three weeks. used to share updates and infor- — and supplying food to our border urging community members to added. Aside from supplies to get mation. security people on a daily basis,” he stay home, and to follow guidelines Apart from stockpiling tradi- through the pandemic, the band In a time when employment is said. around physical distancing and hy- tional medicines and food, the leadership is also providing the precarious for many, the commu- As an educator, Whitefish says giene. community has ensured that all of community with the information it nity is also creating jobs. About 38 one of his main priorities during Whitefish adds that the commu- its essential services remain un- needs to combat the virus by keep- community members have been the pandemic has been to ensure nity’s leaders and healthcare work- interrupted, including 24/7 water ing the channels of communication hired to work security at the four that home schooling and online ed- ers are doing everything in their delivery and septic services, the lo- as open as possible. entrances to the community on a ucation can continue for students. power to protect to the community. cal store, and a newly established “One of the biggest things was to 24-hour basis. To this end, educational packages “We want to make sure that ev- laundromat so that community educate our community members Protecting the community’s bor- have been created and can be de- eryone’s comfortable, everybody’s members don’t have to travel to Big as well, and make sure that they’re ders, and limiting access to the livered to homes, or picked up by supported, and we want to make River or Debden. all educated about this coronavi- community, has been one of the parents along with other education sure that our people are informed It also ordered Sea-Cans to store rus. We made education packages most challenging aspects of fight- supplies. of the situation,” he said. extra food, cleaning supplies, and for all our households, and deliv- ing back against COVID-19 be- On the healthcare front, White- “With all services, it’s all hands other necessities, and is making ered packages to every household,” cause it’s meant turning away visi- fish says the staff at the local health on deck.”

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Notice of Intention TOWN OF BIG RIVER The Village of is now taking resumes to Repeal Designation as for one full-time General Labourer summer Province of Saskatchewan student position. Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears Municipal Heritage Property and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the The successful applicant will be required to following list are fully paid before the 16th day of June, 2020, the treasurer will Notice is hereby given that not less than thirty days work 37.5 hours per week in the maintenance proceed to register an interest based on a tax lien in the Land Titles Registry from the date of service of this notice, the Council department with duties that may include: in accordance with Section 10 of the Tax Enforcement Act. of the Town of Shellbrook intends to pass a bylaw Note: A sum for costs in an amount of $10.00 is included in the amount pursuant to the provisions of the Heritage Property Maintenance of municipal property in the village shown against each parcel (Section 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act). Act, to repeal the Municipal Heritage Property and cemetery, street repairs, operating and designation of the following property known as: the maintenance of municipal equipment, garbage DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Shellbrook CN Railway Station, being located on collection, public relations, water and sewer Lot Block Plan Title Total Arrears the CNR Right of Way in the Town of Shellbrook operations, and various other tasks as assigned. 11 4 1020749525 151478297 $1,541.66 being (Pt. NW9-49-3-W3rd Meridian) as set out Additionally, this position may be funded by 15 5 AA4863 143206264 $981.00 in a Plan of Record registered in the Land Titles Canada Summer Jobs; and as such, the 16 5 AA4863 146124693 $1,957.81 Office at Prince Albert as No. AQ 1529. successful applicant must comply with the 7 8 BD1388 149723589 $1,230.34 terms and conditions of 9 8 64B05407 151478499 $1,653.21 The property was originally designated as 21 9 BS4857 146710841 $3,306.55 Municipal Heritage Property by Bylaw No. 1988-06 Summer Jobs Agreement and the Village of Canwood contract and policies. F 17 65B05419 115225499 $4,719.91 read a third time and passed on August 15, 1988. 3 18 BD1388 141668387 $1,400.88 The reasons for the proposed repeal are as follows: For more information on this position, please 4 19 BD1388 151273829 $1,150.24 contact: Due to the age of the building, the cost to upgrade 9 20 76B10394 130394572 $1,491.63 Erin Robertson, Administrator 9 26 CA4537 139417847 $1,646.25 and bring it up to code to make it a safe and usable (306) 468-2016 building, removal of the structure is recommended. 6 21 BL3374 126611344 $1,951.02 Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 12 26 CA4537 119289572 $1,268.87 Any person wishing to object to the proposed repeal Please send applications to: 4 33 BR1935 137778238 $499.56 must serve council with a written objection stating Village of Canwood 8 38 BQ6929 119155574 $940.09 the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts 13 40 82B12418 142964512 $517.07 Box 172 not less than three days prior to consideration of 14 40 82B12418 142964523 $3,267.44 the repealing bylaw. Canwood, SK S0J 0K0 18 28 00B10895 146122073 $4,024.67 Dated this 16th day of April, 2020. Fax: (306) 468-2805 25 22 BL3374 145845546 $455.66 e-mail: [email protected] Kelly Hoare – Chief Administrative Officer Closing date for Applications is May 1, 2020 Dated this 16th day of April, 2020 Noreen Olsen, Administrator April 16, 2020 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald 3 COVID-19 brings changes for Shellbrook Bigway

The COVID-19 pandemic has left Saskatchewan’s small business com- munity in uncharted waters. Many businesses have been ordered by the provincial government to close their doors to prevent the spread of the virus, while other businesses have been forced to adapt the way they do business to protect the health of their employees and the general public. As a small-town grocery store, Jody Lanovaz says the Shellbrook Bigway hasn’t been immune to the changes brought on by the pandemic. “It’s been mostly supply chain is- sues and shortages; that’s been the biggest thing,” he said. “Then, be- cause of what’s been going on all over, it seems everything’s been running late.” Aside from the supply chain issues, which are at times leaving grocery stores with only half the stock they ordered, the COVID-19 pandemic is COVID-19 may have forced the closure of many small-town businesses, but, as essential services, grocery stores like also prompting people to try to stay the Shellbrook Bigway remain open. During a pandemic, that comes with its own unique set of challenges. closer to home by shopping at their small-town stores. like the Shellbrook Bigway, Lanovaz and physical distancing. long as the pandemic continues, so While in normal circumstances this says that the influx of customers Lanovaz says all he and his staff that shoppers can stay at home or at would be greeted as only a positive from the wider area does pose some can do is try to keep up with the regu- least outside of the store. thing for a small-town grocery store challenges in the age of COVID-19 lations and guidelines that are being He adds that he and the team at introduced. the Shellbrook Bigway are grateful “We’ve been in contact with Public for the support they’ve seen from Health and we’ve implemented ev- the community during these difficult erything that they’ve recommended, times. and we’ll try to keep the social dis- “We appreciate that people have tancing and the screens up in front of been really supportive,” he said. the cashiers,” he said. “It’s a little bit stressful for the em- “We’re going to have to continue do- ployees who have to be here. They’re ing things like that. And, as it evolves standing here eight or nine hours a and they implement new things, we’ll day in the face of this, but most peo- be on top of it.” ple have been really good.” In another big change for the Shell- As the COVID-19 pandemic contin- brook Bigway, Lanovaz says the store ues, Lanovaz promises that he and has seen a big uptick in calls for home his staff will continue to do their very deliveries and curbside pick-ups. best to serve the community, and Lanovaz says that Bigway will con- protect the health and safety of cus- tinue to offer these services for as tomers.

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Dear Editor, If you have never experienced the danger of do not. Those of us living in Saskatchewan, on a farm We are blessed, indeed by Charles Partridge battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the ag- If you can hold someone’s hand, hug them or in a small town like Rabbit Lake, are even If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes ony of torture, or the pangs of starvation, you or even touch them on the shoulder, you are more blessed. on your back, a roof over your head and a are ahead of 500 million people in the world. blessed because you can offer a healing touch. I too would like to thank every health-care place to sleep, you are richer than 75 per cent If you can attend a church meeting without If you can read this message, you are more worker and others who go to work every day of this world. fear of harassment, arrest, torture or death, blessed the more than two billion people in to keep us healthy and supplied with daily If you have money in the bank and your you are more blessed than three million peo- the world who cannot read at all. needs. wallet and spare change in a dish someplace, ple in the world. Have a good day, count your blessings and Abraham Lincoln is to have said, “There then you are among the top eight per cent of If your parents are still alive and still mar- pass this along to remind everyone else how are times when the only place to go is on our the world’s wealthy. ried, you are rare. blessed we all are. knees in prayer.” I believe that time is now If you woke up this morning with more If you can hold up your head with a smile P.S. I don’t know the year this homily was since I think only God can help us through health than illness, you are more blessed than on your face and be truly thankful, you are written, but in the midst of this COVID-19 this crisis. the million who will not survive this week. blessed, because the majority can, but most pandemic, it seems more relevant than ever. Cornie Martens, Rabbit Lake, Sask.

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As many as 408,000 Sas- is public compliance with COVID-19 cases anticipated katchewan residents could isolation measures, physical in the coming weeks, Miller contract COVID-19 during distancing and washing your says the SHA is looking to the course of the pandemic, hands.” expand its acute care capac- according to the first round With Saskatchewan still ity by 57 per cent and in- of modelling data released “in the beginning” of con- crease ICU beds to 963 from by the Saskatchewan Health fronting COVID-19, the 98, as needed. Authority (SHA). SHA says it still doesn’t have Currently, Miller says the That figure, which is based enough data to know when SHA is planning based on on early Canadian data and the virus will peak or when two possible scenarios: a assumes that a carrier of public health measures can planned capacity scenario, COVID-19 would infect an be lifted. which is based on data from average of four people, rep- However, Dr. Julie Kry- the high-range and mid- resents the current “worst zanowski, a senior medical range models, and a con- case scenario” for the prov- health officer with the SHA, tingency capacity, which is ince. advises that the pandemic based on higher than esti- In this scenario the virus can be expected to “continue mated patient demand. could carry a death toll as in the weeks and months to Under even the planned high as 8,370, and quickly come,” and that the prov- capacity scenario, the Inte- overwhelm Saskatchewan ince’s strategy for flattening grated North and Integrated hospitals with 710 hospital the curve will be to increase Rural Health regions have admissions and 215 ICU ad- testing, identify cases earlier the capacity to deal with an already exists. non-COVID facility. 100 of those are expected missions per day. on, and expand contact trac- influx of acute care patients, Elsewhere, the next phase From a supply side, Miller to arrive in the next two to While this scenario may ing capacity. but come up far short on ICU of the SHA’s pandemic re- says the data from other three weeks. seem frightening upon first Adding that the full im- capacity — the north has a sponse could see it create jurisdictions suggests that While ventilators will be glance, Dr. Saqib Shahab, pact of the virus may not be capacity of -68, while rural dedicated spaces in facilities ventilator capacity is of the key in caring for those who Saskatchewan’s Chief Medi- understood until after the regions have a capacity of for COVID-19 patients, and utmost importance. contract COVID-19, Miller cal Officer, says there aren’t pandemic, she urged the -158. designate certain hospitals The province currently echoes his colleagues’ senti- yet any signs that the prov- province to work together to Recognizing this, Miller as COVID-19 facilities. The has just 450 ventilators ments about the importance ince is on track to follow this prevent its spread. says critical care patients SHA says as many as 20 out available, a shortfall of 410 of following public health modelling scenario. “We are all playing for the from these areas would be of the province’s 65 hospi- units for its planned capacity orders. “The modelling obviously same team, and we win and admitted to urban sites once tals could be dedicated to scenario of 860 ventilators. “The public response has gives us three projections,” lose together. No health sys- local ICU capacity has been the pandemic response, if Miller says that the prov- the biggest impact on the Dr. Shahab said following tem in the world can with- reached. And, to help meet needed. ince has already placed an outcome,” he said. “We’re the release of the modelling stand this pressure without the increased demand on Currently, Parkland In- order to fill this shortfall. all in this together and we data. “Scenario one is quite sustained help from the pub- healthcare facilities, field tegrated Health Centre in So far, 200 of the 410 orders need the help of the public in a significant scenario, two lic,” she said. hospitals will be set up in Shellbrook would remain a have been confirmed and meeting this challenge.” is a mid-range scenario and From a healthcare re- and Regina. three, which is quite posi- sources perspective, Derek The Regina site will have tive. Right now we want to Miller, the SHA’s Emergency a capacity of 400 acute care be better than even scenario Operations Centre lead, says beds, while the Saskatoon three, and at this point we the province has freed up field hospital will increase NOTICE seem to be better than sce- more than 1,000 beds across the healthcare system’s ca- nario three.” the province through a slow- pacity by 250 beds. In that third scenario, down of non-urgent and Miller says field hospitals Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, for the which is based on data from non-essential services. would only be deployed in safety of our employees and customers, we Wuhan, China and assumes That said, the province the north as a contingency will be closing our doors to the public. that a carrier of COVID-19 still finds itself with just 41 response, and that no ru- would infect an average of available ICU beds and 1,037 ral field hospitals are being We will continue to be here to answer the phone two people, Saskatchewan acute care beds in the prov- contemplated in rural areas and messages. We will be happy to assist you as could see 153,000 confirmed ince. And, with a surge of because acute care capacity cases and 3,075 virus-relat- much as we can and can send photos of ed deaths. product if needed. Dr. Jenny Basran, a senior 20043SS0 medical information officer If you are picking up an item or need to view an with the SHA, cautions that item in person, please ring our doorbell and we’d the numbers in each of the be happy to assist you. outlined scenarios aren’t predictions, but instead You can also follow us on facebook at “Martodam serve as information that Family Retail”, as we will be posting pictures of will help the province tailor its response to COVID-19. our product and other updates. Adding that it’s still early days for Saskatchewan, she We will be providing free delivery (in town limits) also warns that the virus’ im- and free shipping (subject to certain restrictions). pact will depend upon how well Saskatchewan residents Phone 306-883-2087 or 306-883-7198 adhere to the guidelines email: [email protected] around physical distancing and personal hygiene. “The reality is hitting Thank-you for your support and stay safe. home. We are not immune. In the weeks and months to come, we can expect more Martodam Family Retail cases and more deaths,” she said. “The most important SPIRITWOOD, SASK. variable to save lives and protect health care workers 6 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com April 16, 2020 Minutes of an RM of Spiritwood meeting

(The following is a con- ville District Plan Authority. pointed to the Health Advi- ed to the Shell Lake Region- of Spiritwood No. 496 for Louis Marion, Penn - Mark tinuation of the minutes Carried. sory Committee for the RM al Fire Dept.: Greg Ardagh 2020. Carried. McDaid, Junor - Liz & that appeared in the April 9 Doug Johnson: That we of Spiritwood for the 2020 (Fire Chief), Larry Morris Al Steinhilber: That Mark Metrunec & Marlene Chronicle & Herald. Where appoint Luc Morin, BEO as calendar year. Carried. (Deputy Fire Chief), Greg Reeve, Shirley Dauvin and Swityk, Idylwyld - Edna necessary, the following the Bylaw Enforcement Offi- Terry Wingerter: That Potts, Hartley Diesen, Don Councillors, Dennis Laven- Koetse, Rothmere - Ethel minutes may have been ed- cer for the RM of Spiritwood Councillor, Al Steinhilber Harder, Doug Peacock, Kurt ture, Bevra Fee &Jerome & Albert Walter, Capasin ited for clarity or brevity.) No. 496 for the 2020 calen- be appointed as a municipal Reed, Denis Simonar, Jim Tetreault be appointed to - Northwood Church c/o Dennis Laventure: That dar year. Carried. representative to the Thick- Mayo, Wayne Czerniak, Cory the HR Committee for 2020. Ron Toews & Ardel Boese, Matthew Tetreault be ap- Al Steinhilber: That Kay wood Hills Watershed As- Hildebrandt, Larry Henbid, Carried. St. Steven’s - Vacant, Spirit- pointed as the Weed Inspec- Wilson be appointed to the sociation for 2020. Carried. Doug Randall, Chris Mor- Dennis Laventure: That wood - Town of Spiritwood, tor for the RM of Spiritwood Wapiti Regional Library Al Steinhilber: That Coun- ris, Dillon Simonar, Greg Shirley Dauvin (Reeve), Shell Lake - Village of Shell No. 496 for 2020. Carried. Board as the RM of Spirit- cillor, Doug Johnson be ap- Sieverson, Garry Nickolat, Doug Johnson (Councillor) Lake. Carried. Terry Wingerter: That wood No. 496 representative pointed as the North Central Garnet Yachyshen, Eldon & Colette Bussiere (Admin- Al Steinhilber: That the Don Heide be appointed as for 2020. Carried. Transportation Planning Epp, Kevin Henbid, Hank istrator) be appointed as the regular meeting of Council Pest Control Officer for the Terry Wingerter: That Kay Committee Rep for 2020. DeVries, Jamie Brockwell, Policy Committee for 2020. be adjourned at 2:54 PM to RM of Spiritwood No. 496 Wilson be appointed to the Carried. Jonathan Ardagh, Scott Carried. move into an in-camera ses- for 2020. Carried. Spiritwood Library Board Dennis Laventure: That Freeman, Michael Lulchuk, Doug Johnson: That sion to discuss HR concerns. Doug Johnson: That the as the RM of Spiritwood No. Councillor, Jerome Tetreault Brenda Beaulac (Adminis- Councillors, Jerome Tet- Carried. following persons be ap- 496 representative for 2020. be appointed as the Farm & trator), Doug Johnson (Mu- reault, Al Steinhilber, Terry Administrator, Colette pointed as Plant Health Of- Carried. Food Care Delegate for the nicipal Rep). Carried. Wingerter & Foreman, Dar- Bussiere, left the council ficers for the RM of Spirit- Doug Johnson: That Mike RM of Spiritwood No. 496. Al Steinhilber: That the cy Laventure be appointed meeting at 2:54 PM. wood: Katey Makohoniuk, Hamoline be appointed to Carried. following pound keepers as the Machinery Commit- Administrator, Colette Joanne Kwasnicki, Betty the Meeting Lake Regional Shirley Dauvin: That the be appointed for the RM tee for 2020. Carried. Bussiere, returned to the Johnson, Lynne Roszell, Park Board for a two (2) year following persons be ap- of Spiritwood No. 496 for Al Steinhilber: That Reeve, council meeting at 3:06 PM. Chelsea Baraniecki, and term, expiring December 31, pointed to the Spiritwood 2020:Doug Franson, Dan Shirley Dauvin, Councillor, The regular meeting of Colleen Fennig. Carried. 2021. Carried. Fire Dept.: Travis Penner Halko, Parker Brothers Bevra Fee, Erin Wingerter, council was reconvened at Dennis Laventure: That Doug Johnson: That (Fire Chief), Ron Radke Farm, Spiritwood Stock- Edna Koetse and Mavis Bel- 3:06 PM. Colette Bussiere be appoint- Councillor, Bevra Fee be ap- (Deputy Fire Chief), Rick yards (Emergency Only). lisle be appointed as the Ru- Al Steinhilber: That the ed as Administrator for the pointed to the SARCS board Adam (Captain), Thomas Carried. ral Cemetery Committee for following correspondence Stray Animals Act for 2020. as the RM elected official. (TJ) Tipton (Captain), Elliot Terry Wingerter: That the RM of Spiritwood No. having been read now be Carried. Carried. Kajner, Aaron Dauvin, Alain Councillor, Doug Johnson 496 for 2020. Carried. filed: SARM – Updates/ Doug Johnson: That Dennis Laventure: That Caffet, Deny Allchurch, Jeff be appointed as Deputy Shirley Dauvin: That the Emails, SARM – Weekly Yvonne Prusak be appointed Reeve, Shirley Dauvin be ap- Hujber, Ricki Wasden, Ryan Reeve. Carried. following persons be ap- Policy Bulletins, PARCS as the Planning Consultant pointed to the District #33 Steinhilber, Ashley Iver- Doug Johnson: That pointed as Cemetery Care- Updates – November 2019, for the RM of Spiritwood for Rat Eradication Board for son, Bailie Hummel, Jason Councillors, Bevra Fee and takers for 2020: Scandia Farm & Food – Champion 2020. Carried. 2020 as a representative for Walter, Shane Colley, Cayle Terry Wingerter be appoint- - Donna Strate, Norbury Award Recipient, Wapiti Re- Al Steinhilber: That the RM of Spiritwood No. Werstroh, Jacelyn Wing- ed to the RM/Town MOU Free Methodist - Trona gional Library – November Yvonne Prusak (Municipal 496. Carried. erter, Janessa Hummel, Committee for 2020. Car- Huchkowsky, Norbury - Va- 2019 Newsletter, Ombuds- Planner), Colette Bussiere Doug Johnson: That Col- Rachelle Beauchesne, Tyron ried. cant, Bapaume - Kevin La- man – Municipal Myth- (Administrator) and Je- leen Reed be appointed as Bill, Jayden Wingerter, Der- Al Steinhilber: That Coun- tus, Mildred North - Perry Busters, Winter Weight Or- rome Tetreault (Councillor) the Health Complex Foun- ryk Franson, Aiden Nielsen- cillors, Jerome Tetreault and Robinson, Mildred South ders, Wapiti Library Report be appointed as the RM of dation Committee Rep for Clark, Shirley Dauvin (Mu- Doug Johnson be appointed - Diane Wingerter, Timber- & Proposed Budget. Carried. Spiritwood No. 496 repre- 2020. Carried. nicipal Rep). Carried. as the Inter-municipal rep- land - Cliff Christopherson, Al Steinhilber: That the sentatives to the RM of Spir- Al Steinhilber: That Doug Johnson: That the resentatives to other munic- Ranger - Norman Magnus, meeting be adjourned at itwood and Village of Leo- Reeve, Shirley Dauvin be ap- following person be appoint- ipal authorities for the RM Laventure - Leon Gagne & 3:15 PM. Carried. Distance learning the new normal for students

Caleb Turgeon exploring a simple machine carni- Sayge Lehouillier built a volcano for a Kindergar- The Caffet family decorating a window for Easter. val attraction for science class. ten project. Agriculture April 16, 2020 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald 7 COVID-19 baking surge offers ray of hope

They say there is a silver to something of a run on likely the last 10-years. If Western Producer also re- of authority is suggesting lining to most things. flour. that continues into the fu- ported dry, edible beans COVID-19 is going to lead That may be true, al- It was interestingCalvin to read ture remains to be seen. are also one of the com- to extensive food shortages, though finding them in the at www.producer.com that Certainly the smell of fresh modities people have been or parallel problems, many time of COVID-19 is not an flour mills are runningDaniels full bread is one of the great stockpiling in case they people are being cautious, easy thing. out in response to Onsurging Agriculture pleasures of home baking are quarantined during the which is wise as long as that But, just maybe there is demand from consumers and cooking, but home- COVID-19 outbreak. preparation does not short a little positive news for suddenly forced to rely on made bread doesn’t fit quite Some reports stateside others through hoarding. Calvin farmers, and maybe for all home baking. as neatly in modern toast- have the demand up by 40 But, we might be seeing of us in terms of how we go The story had Jim Mc- Daniels ers, or as easily make a or 50 per cent. a shift in our eating habits. about putting food on the Carthy, president of the ~ sandwich, and our world is This probably should It is possible a good home- table each day. North American Millers’ all about convenience these not surprise anyone since cooked meal will be recog- Much has been made of Association stating; “the days. dry beans and their coun- nized as a better option to the run made on toilet pa- demand for flour is ex- higher levels than pre-cri- Still, there is an added terparts; peas, chickpeas, ultra-processed food items per, as the COVID-19 situ- tremely high as it always is sis, as people return to do- feeling of security in terms and lentils have a consider- from the store. That does ation became recognized as in a crisis.” ing more home baking. of food for the table with able shelf life, one not tied not seem like a bad thing to a serious risk which would There is however some From personal experi- a bag of flour in the cup- to need electricity to run come out of the current cri- have people stuck indoors hope that post COVID-19 ence, my better half has board, and the ability to deepfreezes and refrigera- sis, and could build better for a considerable period of that the flour demand made more buns and bread make bread. tors. domestic markets for some time, the situation also led might hold, at least at in the last two weeks than Not surprisingly The While no one in a position core farm products. Include pets in your COVID-19 preparedness plans

With the number of confirmed katchewan SPCA. “The COVID-19 your pet’s name and your contact plan for each pet: include your even during self-quarantine – the COVID-19 cases on the rise glob- pandemic has created a lot of un- information. name and contact information, best place for them is at home. ally, it is important for Saskatch- certainty in all areas of life. One • Identify trusted family or your pet’s feeding schedule, any Take necessary precautions with ewanians to include pets in their thing we can still control is mak- friends who can care for your pets: medical conditions, and treatment all loved ones, including pets, preparedness plans. The Saskatch- ing sure the animals in our lives have at least three options lined up instructions. Document your pet’s and practice social distancing on ewan SPCA is encouraging people are looked after in the event that in case they become sick or hospi- vaccination status, and list the walks, keeping two metres of dis- to follow some simple steps to help we are unable to care for them,” talized. Ensure you have spoken contact information for your vet- tance from other people and pets. prepare for a lifestyle disruption continued Hourie. with these individuals before you erinarian. The Saskatchewan SPCA recom- that may result from the virus. The Saskatchewan SPCA offers consider them an option. Unless you are hospitalized and mends staying diligent in prepa- “Our pets are members of the the following tips to ensure pre- • Create a written emergency live alone, keep your pets with you, rations, but not overreacting to family. As such, taking the neces- paredness: COVID-19 concerns. By being sary precautions to ensure their • Have an emergency kit: keep prepared, you’re helping to ensure wellbeing is a vital part of any a two-week supply (or more) of essential shelter resources do not emergency preparedness plan,” pet food and water, as well as any become overwhelmed. Moreover, said Josh Hourie, Community Re- medications they may need and a your pets will be spared from un- lations Coordinator with the Sas- travel crate, properly labeled with necessary stress.

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farm, attending school sculptor, working in Dina Coates and their Phyllis is survived at Canwood, and play- wood and stone. His children Jacob Natha- by her three sons, Da- ing fastball, volleyball, pieces were featured at nail; Jessica Nathanail vid, Richard and Rod- hockey, curling and ar- the Calgary Stampede and Alex Anderson and ney, their wives and ten chery. He completed a Art Show and were sold their daughter Violette, grandchildren; her sisters Computer Aided Draft- online and in shops in Athena, Petra and YB Lilleth (Elias) Shantz and ing diploma at SIAST in Calgary and Canmore Coates; Alannah Boyle; Eleanor (Malcolm) Sin- , followed by under the label of Bunny Logan Nelson, and Jessie clair; her brothers Leo studying engineering at Rabid Custom Carving. and Tyler Hall and their (Norma) Moline, Willie the University of Sas- He was predeceased by children Dallas and Sa- Moline and Melvin (Mary katchewan in Saskatoon. his grandparents, and his die Hall. He is also sur- Ellen) Moline; her sisters- He continued playing father, Walter Boyle of vived by his aunt, Marj in-law Marj Moline and volleyball at SIAST and Prince Albert. He is sur- Moline of Shellbrook and Donna Moline. in Calgary. He enjoyed vived and dearly missed her children, Greg, Cindy Phyllis was prede- experimenting with by his mother, Maxine and Graham, and nu- ceased by her husband of Jeff Boyle cooking. In recent years, Boyle of Regina; his five merous cousins and very PETERSEN – Phyllis 43 years Darrel in 2006; 1972 – 2020 he took up axe throwing. sisters and brothers-in- good friends. Phyllis (nee Moline) Pe- her parents Billie and Jefferey Stephen Boyle He made lasting friends law: Laura and Deryl A funeral service will tersen passed away in her Emma Moline; sisters passed away on April wherever he went. Coates of Regina, Barba- be held at a date to be sleep on March 9, 2020 in Vangie Moncrieff and 3rd, 2020 at his home in Jeff’s occupation was ra Boyle of Regina, Diana announced in Canwood, her home in at Audrey Carlson; brothers Calgary. Jeff was born industrial design. He be- and Harvey Nelson of followed by interment the age of 87. Bennie Moline and Fred February 15th, 1972 in gan his career in Prince Canwood, Donna Boyle in the North Canwood Phyllis was born in Can- Moline. Prince Albert. He was Albert with Proteus, but of Regina, and Darla Cemetery. Funeral ar- wood. She taught school Phyllis was laid to rest the youngest child, and soon settled in Calgary, Boyle of Regina; and rangements have been for several years before in the Nipawin cemetery only son, of Walter and where he worked for his nieces and nephews: entrusted to the care joining her husband in along with her husband Maxine (Harvold) Boyle. Strongco, ELRUS and his Amanda and Darren of Beau “Lac” Funeral their garage business. Darrel. Jeff spent his early own business, JSB Con- Carter and their children Home, Tammy Smart, years in the Canwood sulting. Roan, Rhys and Fyn- Director in Shellbrook area, living on the family Jeff was a talented lea Carter; Brandon and (306-747-2828). John Rekve as older brother, Grant Rekve, and nephew Thom- as Rekve. Local pipers provide Easter music John will be greatly missed by his daugh- Submitted by Marj Bradley members: “All pipers know the lenge, despite Easter Sunday’s ter, family, Brothers Ivar It has been said by some that tune Amazing Grace and its sto- chill wind. If you heard the (Florence) Rekve Big Riv- the great highland bagpipes were ry of courage and transcendence strains of Amazing Grace at er, Knut (Donna) British the original (and very effective) under adversity. The sound of noon that day, it was probably Columbia, Tony Calgary, social distancing tool. this hymn played by hundreds of local pipers David Hjertaas and Oile (Orlando) Rekve Big On Friday, April 10, David individual bagpipers in my city, Kim Bradley as they stood on the River, Gerald (Eileen) Monette, Pipe Major of Prince in Canada and hopefully around sidewalk in front of their homes. Rekve Miami. Albert Pipes and Drums Band the world would be a great ges- If you live in their neighbour- Sisters, Marie Sawatzky circulated a message from Don- ture in our collective global hood, you will know for certain! Big River, Karen Vandel ald Macdonald, Sons of Scotland struggle against the Coronavi- It would be interesting to know Big River, Sonja Collier Pipe Band in Ottawa to band rus. The meaning of this event how far the challenge spread. John Rekve Saskatoon, Joanne Pac- will only be heightened by the Jan. 1962 – Oct. 2019 quett Barnaby, Donna hopeful symbolism of Easter. With great deal of sad- Cambell (Bert) Shellbrook, Through the PPBSO I have ness we regret to an- Jackie Rekve Seattle, plus invited Pipers in the Ottawa nounce the passing of our many nieces and neph- area and Ontario to strike up loving brother, uncle, Fa- ews in Big River and else- their bagpipes to play “Amaz- ther. where. Additionally many ing Grace” at Noon (local time) Having spent most of uncles, aunts, and cousins on Easter Sunday April 12, 2020 his life suffering from, as in Norway. from or near their own location. what our mother called it, Our family thank all In this way we can give encour- Depression, that limited those who wanted to at- agement to our fellow citizens at his ability to deal with life tend his funeral, however this very trying time in our fight stresses. Even though he we all knew John would against the Coronavirus pan- had these challenges John want a small gathering of demic. was a great inspiration in family only, but thanks ev- If you see the value in this designing, as well as fabri- eryone who reached out to idea, would you please spread cating various wood prod- us with support and kind- the word through your network ucts that are still sold today ness. in Saskatchewan or to contacts online. Our father instilled We all know John would across Canada in the other prov- in him as well as the rest of want anyone wishing inces ? the family a pride to carry to show support, please This gesture would be an awe- the name Rekve. rather just be kind to those some sign of solidarity and hope John always looked for who live with challenges when we need it. Please let me ways to get his large family and help make their day a know if you can spread the word.” to adopt a more harmoni- better one. P.S.: I have asked Bruno Peak ous relationship both with John, everyday that goes of the VE75 Commemoration to family and residents of Big by, I want you to know promote this through his con- River. I will never forget you. David Hjertaas. tacts in many countries.” Kim Bradley. Predeceased by his Love, your best friend and Photo by Judy Hjertaas Local pipers took up the chal- Photo by Marj Bradley mother, father, as well brother, Gerald . April 16, 2020 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald 9 Shellbrook Chronicle ELECTRICIAN INSURANCE PLUMBING

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Performance 306-747-2442 4:00 p.m. A good selection of info available – 306-747-2442 306-747-2442 COVID-19 recoveries outpace active cases Just over a month after the first Health Authority released model- it will occur thoughtfully,” he said. including maintenance and repair; their doors to protect public health COVID-19 cases were reported in ling data outlining three potential Though Moe added that he’s en- select retail services; and banking and reduce the spread of COVID-19. Saskatchewan, the province ap- pandemic scenarios for the prov- couraged by case numbers over the and financial services. This is a significant first step in our pears to be experiencing a slow- ince. past week, he also noted the SHA On the business front, the pro- economic recovery efforts and we down in new cases of the virus. According to those scenarios, is preparing for a potential surge vincial government has introduced are committed to continuing to Though the Easter long weekend which are based on early data from the virus in the coming weeks. the Saskatchewan Small Business work with businesses through this saw the province record its fourth from Canada, Italy and Wuhan, “They’re using these projections Emergency Payment (SSBEP) pro- uncertain time.” virus-related death and add 20 China, anywhere from 153,000 to to ramp up healthcare in this prov- gram to help Saskatchewan’s small To give maximum flexibility to more confirmed cases to its tally 408,000 Saskatchewan residents ince,” he said. businesses weather the economic businesses, the grant is not dedi- (seven on Good Friday, four on Sat- could contract COVID-19. The vi- As the province awaits this po- storm created by the pandemic. cated to specific cost pressures. urday, and nine on Easter Sunday), rus’ death toll, meanwhile, could be tential surge, Moe’s government The $50 million program will But to be eligible for the program, the provincial government reported between 3,075 and 8,370. hasn’t introduced any further pub- provide financial support, in the a business must: on Monday afternoon that there While the past few days may lic health measures or restrictions form of a one-time grant, to small • have been fully operational on were only two new confirmed cases. make it seem like Saskatchewan is on businesses and public gather- and medium-sized businesses that Feb. 29, 2020; Those two new cases bring the on track to fall below even the lower ings. have had to temporarily close or • have ceased or curtailed opera- province’s total to 300. end of the modelling scenarios, As has been the case since March significantly curtail operations as a tions as a result of the COVID-19 In other encouraging news, the SHA officials are still advising that 26, only businesses and services on result of the COVID-19 pandemic. public health order; number of recoveries has officially the pandemic will continue for the the provincial government’s list of Grants will be paid based on • have less than 500 employees; outstripped the number of active “weeks and months to come.” “allowable businesses” should be 15 per cent of a business’ monthly and cases for the first time since COV- Adhering to the guidance of operating. sales revenue, up to a maximum of • commit to reopen business op- ID-19 arrived in Saskatchewan. health experts, Premier Scott Moe That list includes: health care $5,000. erations following the cancellation As of Monday’s daily report, there said Saskatchewan is still several and public health workers; law en- “We have heard from our busi- of the COVID-19 public health or- were 178 recoveries and 118 cases weeks away from beginning the forcement, public safety and first ness community and understand der. still considered active. Of those ac- process to lift restrictions on busi- responders; production, processing the unprecedented challenges that For more information, business- tive cases, only eight people are in nesses, public gatherings, and and manufacturing and the sup- they are facing,” Premier Moe said es can visit www.saskatchewan.ca/ hospital receiving inpatient care events. He also said that the prov- porting supply chains; transporta- in a statement. covid19-businesses. and no one is in intensive care. ince wouldn’t immediately go back tion and logistics; government and “Our government is providing And for all the latest on COV- The seemingly good news comes to business as usual. community services; media and critical support for businesses that ID-19, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/ just days after the Saskatchewan “It will occur incrementally and telecommunications; construction, have had to fully or partially close covid19. 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NOTICE Philps bring Easter to Shellbrook

THE With the COVID-19 pandemic the Philps have come up with to Bandas. preventing families from gather- make the pandemic a little more Nicole said the activities are a ing for Easter, the Philp family de- bearable for the community. Up means to find positives and rea- Shellbrook Chronicle & cided to bring the spirit of the holi- until Easter, they’d turned Shell- sons to celebrate amidst the pan- day to Shellbrook by hiding Easter river Road into a giant game of demic. treats all along the Shellriver Road. eye spy after finding inspiration She also hopes they’ll make good Spiritwood Herald Nicole Philp let the public know in similar community initiatives addition to her kids’ bank of COV- ARE STILL OPEN FOR BUSINESS! IF YOU about the egg hunt via a Facebook undertaken by the Archers and the ID-19 memories. poem: HAVE A MESSAGE TO GET OUT Peter Cottontail hopped down TO THE PUBLIC REGARDING COVID-19, the Shellriver Road OR CHANGES TO HOURS/SERVICES, He took the Flames stuff but left PLEASE CONTACT US. a different load Of Easter treats for you to find, ANY NEWS, NOTICES OR ADS CAN BE SENT Please take only one each, to oth- TO OUR OFFICE BY EMAIL: [email protected], ers be kind. Blessed Easter to you from the FAX#: 306-747-3000 or PHONE: 306-747-2442. Philp crew, If you have time, we hope to see you, The Shellbrook Chronicle & Walk, run, bike or drive down will be temporarily Spiritwood Herald our street, combined into one publication due to Enjoying the sun and a small the COVID-19 economic impact. Easter treat! Thank-you for your understanding As of Sunday evening Nicole said during this difficult time that we are the plan was to leave the goodies all experiencing. Take care. out there for a few days, meaning Clark Pepper there may still be some treats for Caleb and Marcail Philp helped bring some Easter spirit to Publisher lucky travellers to discover. the community in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic by This isn’t the first activity that stashing egg-shaped treats along the Shellriver Road.